Stopping Prohibitions - Princess Avenue,

Between Willowdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue -

North York Centre

 The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 9, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

 Purpose:

 To install stopping prohibitions on both sides of Princess Avenue, between Willowdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue.

Source of funds:

 All costs associated with the installation of the stopping restrictions are included within the 1998 operating budget.

   Recommendation:

 That Schedule VIII and IX of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit stopping on both sides of Princess Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, between Willowdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on the north side of Princess Avenue, between Willowdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue. Parking is prohibited on the south side of the roadway from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

 Staff of the Solid Waste Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department previously indicated that when vehicles belonging to students attending Earl Haig Secondary School are parked on Princess Avenue, garbage/recycling pick up activities are interrupted.

 Discussion:

 Councillor John Filion has advised that the majority of the residents surveyed by his office support the installation of the stopping prohibitions on both sides of the street.

 Staff of the Transportation Division have verified that vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway. This parking activity restricts two way traffic flow, creates difficulties for garbage/recycling pick up activities, and impacts local residents safe access from their driveways.

 Conclusions:

 We would support the installation of the stopping prohibitions on both sides of Princess Avenue, as requested by local residents through the Councillor's Office.

 Contact Name:

 Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations at 395-7484.